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COOPER WINSTON-SALEM Robert "Zippy" Wayne Cooper Jan. 1, 1952 - Jan. 8, 2013 Mr. Robert "Zippy" Wayne Cooper, 61, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Cooper was born in Mecklenburg County on January 1, 1952 to Waylon Horace and Marjorie Aldean Etheridge Cooper. He was an accomplished carpenter who worked for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Cynthia Cooper. He is survived by two daughters, Amber and husband Chris of TN, and Jacinda and husband Scot; two grand-daughters, Jaiden and Emily; two sisters, Cheryl and Rhoda; a special cousin, Charles Etheridge of Winston-Salem; a special friend, Gabbi Hayes of Winston-Salem; a special aunt, Mozelle Taylor of Wilson; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel in Winston-Salem, NC. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2012 at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Thomas Yelverton Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. (Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel & Thomas Yelverton Funeral Home)

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Jessica Amber Cooper Bishop

January 18, 2013

Daddy - It has been a little over a week since you left us. It has been very painful to lose you but I know that your suffering is over. As I have made calls informing friends and business contacts that you have passed they all have said they will miss your quick wit and friendly nature. It is nice to hear such good things about you. Although we had our ups and downs over the years I hope I made you proud in the end! Love you and miss you greatly...Amber

January 11, 2013

January 11, 2013


My dearest friend Wayne. I know you are standing in Christ presence free of pain and earthly trials. I will look for you among the heavenly host of angels when you return with Christ to bring us who are in Him to
to our eternal resting place. May God grant you His peace as you bask in His love till we meet again. In loving memory. Gaymalia...

Terica Bodenheimer

January 10, 2013

I met Zippy by waiting on him at the diner, he came in often & was a special person to wait on & talk to, he will be missed RIP prayers & thoughts to the family

Tim & Devbie Pruitt

January 10, 2013

Zippy was one of a kind! He was a talented carpenter & never met a stranger.

Carlton Moser

January 9, 2013

I met " Zippy " while working on his a/c system, he hung out & kept me company while I worked there..he had good insight on equipment and working parts, he always made sure he had a cold drink for me if I needed it, thanks for fond memories and southern hospitality , your friends
Carlton & Carloe Moser

Jackie Ezzard

January 9, 2013

I worked with Zippy in the concession stand at the baseball field many years ago. He was a ray of sunshine to our group. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

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